Ok guys I've tried both ways and it works fine for me. I used to move geo to a new level and create a new machine group. Then recreate the stock setup and I’m off. The only problem with this is when you verify a part you only get each machine group separate. Now I use the stock flip option which works fine and you get the entire part when you verify things. No probs here....

I do this all the time, but I have to translate a copy of the geometry to another level and then add a new machine group.

oops I mean all works out

Well depending on how this xxxx works out, well do many shafts or keep sending them to the grinder...........everything seems to be pretty rigid. I'm using an iscar holder. A Ritter driver plate and a Royal live center......

Well i did try the 431 still no luck....

Another quick question I could not remember it’s a u call out to cut a taper on the OD correct.....

I'm using a dnmg 432 sumotomo bn250 cbn.

I'm trying to hard turn a 35 inch long shaft with 60-65rc. I'm getting chatter on my sl30 LB BB lathe. I'm currently only taking .0025 per side with a surf of 400 and a feed of .005. The problem is chatter. The shaft begins to hum and this creates chatter.......any suggestions. thanks

We also use this method. If you put a moo after your z position move it allows the operator to open and close the chuck.

I'm trying to use the g129 as a fixture offset and then sending the tools to that location for tool change. However when I try to set the location I get a z over travel no matter where I set it.....Not sure why?

I had another Question for you guys. I'm using a g128 for my return point in-between tool changes and for some reason it gives me a z over travel if I have any value other than 0 in my g128 offset(In the offset parameters). Any Ideas

Ok I found my problem I was checking the rotary option and telling it to use the c axis. When I unselected that option everything seems to work fine. Not sure about contouring yet I'll be crossing that bridge soon enough. Thanks for the help.

We finally got our Haas sl30 lathe with the big bore long bed option. And Now I’m trying to get it Running. The normal turning options work great it’s the live tooling I'm having a Problem With. I have a post supplied by my mastercam dealer but it doesn’t seem to work. Here’s a little Section of what the NC code looks like that it generates. I'm not sure why it says Clamp and Unclamp is that for the c axis? Not sure because I'm not trying to unclamp and clamp the vise..... Not sure why it’s posting that..... Please any help would be greatly appreciated... Seth (T9) (13/32 .406 CARBIDE DRILL) (C-AXIS FACE DRILL) G00 G129 X0 Z0 T0 T0909 M8 M154 (C AXIS ENGAGE) G00 G54 X3.125 Z2. C30. G98 M133 P1500 Z.1 M14 (CLAMP) G01 Z0. F3. G00 Z.1 G01 Z-.1 G00 Z.1 Z0. G01 Z-.125 G00 Z2. M15 (UNCLAMP) C90. Z.1 M14 (CLAMP) G01 Z0. G00 Z.1 G01 Z-.1 G00 Z.1 Z0. G01 Z-.125 G00 Z2. M15 (UNCLAMP) C150. Z.1 M14 (CLAMP) G01 Z0. G00 Z.1 G01 Z-.1 G00 Z.1 Z0. G01 Z-.125 G00 Z2. M15 (UNCLAMP) C210. Z.1 M14 (CLAMP) G01 Z0. G00 Z.1 G01 Z-.1 G00 Z.1 Z0. G01 Z-.125 G00 Z2. M15 (UNCLAMP) C270. Z.1 M14 (CLAMP) G01 Z0. G00 Z.1 G01 Z-.1 G00 Z.1 Z0. G01 Z-.125 G00 Z2. M15 (UNCLAMP) C330. Z.1 M14 (CLAMP) G01 Z0. G00 Z.1 G01 Z-.1 G00 Z.1 Z0. G01 Z-.125 G00 Z2. M9 M155 (C AXIS DISENGAGE) M15 (UNCLAMP) G00 G129 X0 Z0 T0 M01

How old is the sl20 I thought that the c axis was an option on all Haas lathes. Simply by turning the parameters on. With most Haas lathes I thought you even get a time trial of so many hours before you had to buy the option............

Just Set the flutes on your c'bore then select your clearence plane and set it higher than your pilot distance.

Great thanks for the help

I was wondering I'm about to try thread milling a 1/8-27 npt for the first time. I'm using a helical flute .245 dia, 3 flute npt solid carbide thread mill. I'm pre drilling with a .339 drill. I was wonder about the taper angle and also speed and feed. The material is 1018.

Eurika It Works.........................

Am I the only one having problems downloading X2..... I'm getting the page cannot be displayed.........hmmmmmmmm

I'm prably getting a little ahead of myself here, but I was wondering what post I might use with this lathe. Will the standard fan post be a good starting point? I've never programmed a lathe with live tooling (CRASH) oops this is going to be fun....... Any pointers Thanks, Seth

Thanks guys, any suggestion on tooling for thread milling I’ve really never gotten into it. Solid carbide over index able what brand anything to look out for...... Thanks again Seth

Right now I’m only trying to go halfway and I’m overloading the motor. I'm running 200 rpms with a feed rate of .125 per rev. or the pitch of the tap............

I'm having problems tapping. I use the rigid tapping with a fadal 6535 with the 32mp control. I'm trying to tap a 1"-8 tap 1/2 deep into hot roll plate burnt out Blanchard ground and normalized. No luck (Spindle motor overload fault). I'm pretty sure the sales guy for fadal said I could tap up to 1.250 taps.........Should I be thinking about thread milling instead. I would like to tap all the way through the 1.5" plate but I would settle for 1/2 and then hand tap the plates the rest of the way.......... I'm using a Morse 1"-8 tap Any suggestions

Yep, Thats exactly what happen. Thanks for the help

Ok that worked, is it normal for the g code to post like that when contouring a line with out a lead in and out.